Innsbruck, Austria Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Innsbruck
Weather in Innsbruck is shaped by its oceanic climate - expect mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. July afternoons typically reach 78°F (25°C), while January highs hover near 41°F (5°C). Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches (1432 mm) over about 183 rainy days.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 78°F (25°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 41°F (5°C)
- Record high: 96°F (36°C) · Record low: -2°F (-19°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (21 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 59 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 78°F (25°C) and overnight lows stay near 59°F (15°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows around 26°F (-3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 96°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -2°F (-19°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.1 inches (180 mm) of rain over 21 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.6 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 59 days in a typical year, mostly from September through May.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 26° | 15 | 3.7 in | 5.8 h/day | 74% |
| February | 47° | 30° | 11 | 2.7 in | 6.9 h/day | 71% |
| March | 52° | 35° | 15 | 3.4 in | 8.4 h/day | 71% |
| April | 59° | 40° | 16 | 3.9 in | 9.8 h/day | 71% |
| May | 66° | 48° | 21 | 7.1 in | 9.5 h/day | 76% |
| June | 76° | 56° | 18 | 6.5 in | 11.4 h/day | 75% |
| July | 78° | 59° | 20 | 5.8 in | 11.6 h/day | 76% |
| August | 78° | 59° | 16 | 6.5 in | 10.5 h/day | 78% |
| September | 70° | 52° | 14 | 5.6 in | 9.1 h/day | 80% |
| October | 63° | 46° | 13 | 4.3 in | 7.5 h/day | 79% |
| November | 51° | 35° | 11 | 3.5 in | 6.1 h/day | 78% |
| December | 45° | 29° | 13 | 3.3 in | 5.3 h/day | 75% |
Innsbruck month by month
Innsbruck weather in January
January brings highs around 41°F (5°C), lows near 26°F (-3°C), about 15 wet days and roughly 12 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck weather in February
February brings highs around 47°F (8°C), lows near 30°F (-1°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 9 snowy days - typically the driest month of the year in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck weather in March
March brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 35°F (2°C), about 15 wet days and roughly 9 snowy days.
Innsbruck weather in April
April brings highs around 59°F (15°C), lows near 40°F (4°C), about 16 wet days and roughly 7 snowy days.
Innsbruck weather in May
May brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 48°F (9°C), about 21 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days - typically the wettest month of the year in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck weather in June
June brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), about 18 wet days.
Innsbruck weather in July
July brings highs around 78°F (25°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 20 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck weather in August
August brings highs around 78°F (25°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 16 wet days.
Innsbruck weather in September
September brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 14 wet days.
Innsbruck weather in October
October brings highs around 63°F (17°C), lows near 46°F (8°C), about 13 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Innsbruck weather in November
November brings highs around 51°F (11°C), lows near 35°F (2°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 7 snowy days.
Innsbruck weather in December
December brings highs around 45°F (7°C), lows near 29°F (-1°C), about 13 wet days and roughly 9 snowy days.
Seasons in Innsbruck
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Innsbruck stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and nights around 41°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 52 days across the season, plus around 20 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Innsbruck brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 54 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Innsbruck is mild, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 44°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season, plus around 9 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Innsbruck runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 44°F (7°C) and nights around 28°F (-2°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season, plus around 30 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Innsbruck
The best time to visit Innsbruck is generally August to November, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 65°F (19°C).
Pack for Innsbruck with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 59°F (15°C).
Innsbruck temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.